Totally Different
When fall comes along, the vibe is totally different than any other time of the year. People love it or (I think) tolerate it. There are plenty of things to enjoy, harvest themed events at the farm, on Main Street Read More …
Category: parenting
Speak Up and Share
It isn’t easy, changing the future, but if you want to have some kind of impact, you have to speak up and share what you know. I ran into a complete stranger today, a teacher and mom of a toddler. Read More …
Be Who You Are
No matter what you do, be who you are. Relatable. Kind. Fun. Personable. Welcoming. Open to learn. Interested. Engaged. Happy. Loving. Caring. Empathetic. If they respond to you differently than you intended…you might need to check in. Ask the questions Read More …
Clear It Up
When something is confusing…You can clear it up with just a little extra effort. Take a step back. Ask what they know and what they want to learn. Explain the details. Clarify the information. Show a video, share a book, Read More …
Don’t Push It
There are times when you should, but other moments when the best advice is: don’t push it. You don’t care that much about it. Others will be affected badly if it happens. It is too big of an ask. They Read More …
Ready For It
If you are not yet, get ready for it. Things are changing. Things are happening. Things are different. Things are moving. Things are coming at you, fast-paced, making life like it has never been before. Prepare, then you will be Read More …
Pack It Up
That time of the year and ready to go. Let’s pack it up. Make sure you have all the essentials from A to Z. All the stuff in storage, conveniently still packed in an organized fashion. Bubble wrap (but of Read More …
Share A Cookie
No matter how many you have, share a cookie with someone. (Chocolate chip, if you are asking me, but, oatmeal raisin is good too.) Being able to share… Means that your pre-school experience, whether it was your teacher, the aide Read More …
Just Be There
Sometimes it is simple…just be there and that is more than enough. Offer what you can do. Show up when you say you can. Bring your favorite thing, food, beverage – if appropriate. Be sure to have a bright smile Read More …
10 Years to Celebrate
So ironically enough, I started writing my blog when I was down the shore a decade ago, and now I have 10 years to celebrate. Plus we were just down the shore. It doesn’t seem that long ago but here Read More …